Costigan GOOOOOORRRNE!!!

[LeagueNut]

Sky gives Jason Costigan the flick pass

SKY TV will punt league caller Jason Costigan this week and replace him as their live caller for Warriors and Kiwis games with anchorman Stephen McIvor, the Sunday Star-Times can reveal.

The reshuffle is likely to be formalised this week, and it's understood Costigan hasn't been told yet by Sky bosses that he's no longer wanted.

A plan to use Costigan to call away Warriors games in Australia has been shelved, apparently on cost grounds, and he may have no role at all on the network next year.

McIvor, who fronts the league coverage and calls the Toyota Cup under-20 games, will step up to lead commentator. He will be replaced on Toyota Cup coverage by veteran broadcaster Dale Husband, while the rest of the team – former Kiwis internationals Awen Guttenbeil, Daryl Halligan, Logan Swann and Richie Barnett – will remain unchanged.

The colourful Costigan has been flown over from his native Australia to call all Sky games since he replaced another Australian, Graeme Hughes, behind the mic. An always jovial and deeply-knowledgeable league enthusiast, his inimitable commentary style has brought both fans and detractors.

He began calling league in 1997 for regional television in Queensland and has written for League Week, and worked in PR for the Bulldogs and Bradford Bulls clubs, the Central Queensland NRL franchise bid and state government.

The well-regarded McIvor began his career in radio but joined Sky when the network was first launched back in 1990 and has worked across a range of sports, but primarily in league, mostly recently as frontman of magazine show 40/20.

Both McIvor and Sky's league producer, Dean Pooley, declined to comment. Costigan could not be reached last night.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/4449654/Sky-gives-Jason-Costigan-the-flick-pass

Is it wrong to feel so happy about this news?? \\\\/:crazy::nwave::-({|=

 

[ozbash]

McIvor, who fronts the league coverage and calls the Toyota Cup under-20 games, will step up to lead commentator.

out of the frying pan, into the fire....

I may turn deaf, permantly.

 

[LeagueNut]

What's wrong with McIvor?

 

[Rich102]

I had noticed on some of the SKY games that it had a banner on the screen to the effect that an alternative commentary was available.
Does anyone know any more about this?

 

[Martli]

I had noticed on some of the SKY games that it had a banner on the screen to the effect that an alternative commentary was available.
Does anyone know any more about this?

If it's a channel 9 game then we can usually get the Channel 9 commentary team as well.

Good news though, McIvor is a much better choice.

 

[One Warrior]

Result, the end of "stacks on the mill", 'nearly time for oranges', 'that's fish and chip paper' and a host of other bizarre cliches and comments.

 

[Micistm]

Although his commentary was awful, tbh I do feel a little for him...but it has been a long long time coming, the screaming at sky to ditch 'em. Took them long enough to listen.
There goes the Costo drinking game though!

 

[Jesbass]

Sorry to hear that, to be honest, but I'm happy for McIvor.

 

[Izz]

Good news though, McIvor is a much better choice.

Are you sure?

Would've been much better, imo, to give Husband the spot and leave McIvor doing the under-twenties. But, of course, they couldn't do that. McIvor would've gotten his panties in a right twist.

 

[Lossy]

He will be replaced on Toyota Cup coverage by veteran broadcaster Dale Husband

One step closer. Keep going, Dale.

 

[Martli]

Are you sure?

Would've been much better, imo, to give Husband the spot and leave McIvor doing the under-twenties. But, of course, they couldn't do that. McIvor would've gotten his panties in a right twist.

I know there are probably better options out there, but I am a realist and I understand that sky aren't always going to pick the best option. It's certainly an improvement I feel.

 

[Izz]

I know there are probably better options out there, but I am a realist and I understand that sky aren't always going to pick the best option. It's certainly an improvement I feel.

Yeah, you're right. Maybe Husband will get the big gig in a couple seasons time.

 

[SilentOne]

What about that blubbering idiot Halligan? How can he get a life line? I'd rate him just as bad as Costigan if not worse.

 

[Iafeta]

Agreed with SilentOne. Halligan is also a joke.

Good news though that Costigan has gone. The only benefit he gave was that now I basically know every town on the eastern seaboard of Australia that has an RSL. Good to know if I'm ever driving and need to pull in for a beer.

 

[shiznit]

Hopefully my Sky Sub's go down now that they dont have to pay for hotel rooms and fly that idiot in and out of the country for every warriors home game.

 

[God-King Dean]

Halligan is far worse.

I've never seen a person so wrong so often.

 

[playdaball]

Good to see Dale Husband get the call up too

 

[ozbash]

What's wrong with McIvor?

he's a dweeby little tryhard who is worse than the great man, Costo.

 

[Micistm]

he's a dweeby little tryhard who is worse than the great man, Costo.

Lol, we'll ask Manu next time he's on 40/20 via text question! Don't think Manu hid his dislike for the guy overly well! Costo was rather vicious to him during a rough time in his career, and really at times I found it difficult to pick he was a commentator for a kiwi audience, his fascination for info and snippets on opposition players was so great. There were other times you'd almost swear he preferred the aussie side to the Warriors.Maybe it was an attempt to look impartial...but it did grate on a good chunk of audience here, who let's be honest, are biased to the Warriors and prefer the comments weighted that way.

 

[Micistm]

Hopefully my Sky Sub's go down now that they dont have to pay for hotel rooms and fly that idiot in and out of the country for every warriors home game.

Fat chance; subs will probably go up to cover a payout:lol: